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Sony is killing off its blank Blu-ray discs Sony is killing off its blank Blu-ray discs

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Like cigarettes and alcohol, Surgeon General says social media needs warning labels Like cigarettes and alcohol, Surgeon General says social media needs warning labels

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A deepfake ‘Joe Biden’ robocall told voters to stay home for primary election A deepfake ‘Joe Biden’ robocall told voters to stay home for primary election

1970s era living room with orange wallpaper, two chairs and a TV with a deepfake of Nixon playing.

Deepfakes may use new technology, but they’re based on an old idea Deepfakes may use new technology, but they’re based on an old idea

By Maggie Galloway

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How tech companies are pushing back against Russia How tech companies are pushing back against Russia

By Charlotte Hu

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How to tell science from pseudoscience How to tell science from pseudoscience

By Natalie Wallington

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Heavy media multitasking might make you more forgetful Heavy media multitasking might make you more forgetful

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Major news outlets are handing the mic to big business on climate issues Major news outlets are handing the mic to big business on climate issues

The scientific reason you find that Momo picture so creepy The scientific reason you find that Momo picture so creepy

By Stan Horaczek

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Here’s how to stream the 2019 Super Bowl without cable Here’s how to stream the 2019 Super Bowl without cable

By Stan Horaczek

This AI can help spot biased websites and false news

This AI can help spot biased websites and false news This AI can help spot biased websites and false news

When splashy headlines become the goal of science, the process suffers

When splashy headlines become the goal of science, the process suffers When splashy headlines become the goal of science, the process suffers

By Nicole Wetsman

The Grim Reaper does not care about the latest longevity study you saw on Facebook

The Grim Reaper does not care about the latest longevity study you saw on Facebook The Grim Reaper does not care about the latest longevity study you saw on Facebook

By Sara Chodosh

How to keep your old videos, music, and photos safe forever

How to keep your old videos, music, and photos safe forever How to keep your old videos, music, and photos safe forever

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Social Video Has Entered Its Body Horror Phase Social Video Has Entered Its Body Horror Phase

By Carl Franzen

Facebook Employees Asked Zuckerberg If Facebook Could Stop Trump

Facebook Employees Asked Zuckerberg If Facebook Could Stop Trump Facebook Employees Asked Zuckerberg If Facebook Could Stop Trump

By Kelsey D. Atherton

David Bowie, Music-Sharing Pioneer

David Bowie, Music-Sharing Pioneer David Bowie, Music-Sharing Pioneer

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David Bowie Remembered By Fellow Spacemen And More David Bowie Remembered By Fellow Spacemen And More

By Carl Franzen

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This New App Sends Notes From Beyond the Grave This New App Sends Notes From Beyond the Grave

By Katie Linendoll

Apple Takes On Spotify With New Music Streaming Service

Apple Takes On Spotify With New Music Streaming Service Apple Takes On Spotify With New Music Streaming Service

By Michael Nuñez